CSX train hits work truck near Rockville, halting rail traffic
BALTIMORE -- A CSX freight train hit a truck near Rockville on Thursday night, halting rail traffic in the area and causing at least one road crossing to be blocked.
The crash occurred at a railroad crossing near the intersection of Randolph Road and Nebel Street, said Pete Piringer, chief spokesperson for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.
Update - vehicle struck IAO Nebel St Crossing, work ‘utility’ truck hit by train & ended up on CSX RR tracks between Randolph Rd & Nicholson Rd, no injuries reported (on train or in vehicle) apparently Driver and/or occupants left scene prior to @mcfrs arrival, no hazmat reported https://t.co/azUurWoD9P pic.twitter.com/16kIISvIQe
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 30, 2022
The train pushed the track down the tracks before stopping between Randolph and Nicholson roads.
As a result of the incident, the crossing at Randolph Road was blocked to automobile traffic.
Update - Randolph Rd IAO Nebel St, CSX RR Crossing CLOSED/BLOCKED, CSX freight train struck a vehicle ON the RR tracks south of the RR crossing https://t.co/azUurWoD9P pic.twitter.com/Yy7sufiwKa
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 30, 2022
No injuries were reported.
"Apparently Driver and/or occupants left scene prior to" the arrival of first responders, Piringer said.